Surgical Linen Sewing Technician

Administration & Operations; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, seeks a skilled Linen Technician to mend and repair surgical linens and clothing using industrial sewing, button, and patching equipment within Environmental Management Service.

The role requires physical work, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating multiple machines; meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow standard procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial sewing machines for linens.
• Ability to read instructions and specifications for linen repair.
• Capability to fabricate specialty linen items.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive, manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Mend and repair surgical linens and clothing.
• Fabricate specialty linen items as required.
• Operate sewing, button, patch, and label machines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Skills

Sewing machine operation

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Button machine

Patch machine

Label machine

Job description

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, seeks a skilled Linen Technician to mend and repair surgical linens and clothing using industrial sewing, button, and patching equipment within Environmental Management Service.

The role requires physical work, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating multiple machines; meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow standard procedures are essential.